Carol has a little game we’ve played since childhood called… “make Jeb think he’s going crazy.” It’s a really fun game, and she is good at it. I don’t know if she plays it with others.

In August, I installed a new ceiling fan in the family room after over 10 years of listening to the original fan buzz every 20 seconds. I took the old fan apart twice and could never figure out how to get rid of the buzz. That drove me crazy, but Carol didn’t know about that.

While on Skype up for a visit, Carol saw the new fan and said it was exactly like one they had in their house. EXACTLY! She saw the two chains (light / fan) hanging and asked why I had those. Why not just use the remote? I told her it didn’t come with a remote. She insisted it did, since it was EXACTLY like hers, and she bet I threw away the remote. Of course I paused, wondering if maybe there was a remote tucked away in one of the sides of styrofoam. That’s where I went wrong… pausing. She knew she had me. I said no, it didn’t come with a remote, because I didn’t want a remote (we have too many), and I would have noticed “remote included” on the box. It’s tough to prove a negative.

Cleaning out the basement this morning, I found the manual. No remote. I double checked the Lowe’s website. Under specifications it says “Remote Control Included: No.”

See? I’m not crazy. I’m just writing blogs about ceiling fans on Thanksgiving morning being thankful I’m not crazy.

P.S. We really like the super slow speed. More for looks. That’s something I always wanted our fans to do… have a lazy slow speed. Now we have one, and it doesn’t buzz. Hunter never lets us down.

P.S.S. At this rate I should have the basement cleaned out by the time I retire.

Lowe’s Purchase: 8/8/2010

Hunter 52″ Georgetown Aged Umber Ceiling Fan

Item #: 96370 | Model #: 20720

• 52 In, 5 Antique Cherry / Bretton Forest Blades
• Fan includes serentiy speed function
• Installer’s Choice 3-position Mounting system which allows for flush, angled and downrod mounting
• Integrated 120 Watt Light Fixture with Trim Ring and Italian Amber Scavo Glass

Finish Family	Other
Number of Lights:	2.0
Type of Bulb Needed	Candelabra
Maximum Bulb Wattage (Watts)	60.0
Remote Control Included	No
ENERGY STAR Qualified	No
High Speed Airflow (CFM)	4982.0
High Speed Electricity Use (Watts)	71.0
Airflow Efficiency (CFM/Watt)	70.0
Mounting Options	Multi-Position
Finish	Aged Umber
Motor Speeds	4
Reverse Air Flow	Yes
Warranty	Lifetime
UL Safety Listing	No
CSA Safety Listing	No
ETL Safety Listing	Yes
Fan Size (Diameter) (Inches)	52.0
Number of Blades	5.0
Reversible Blades	Yes
Blade Finish	Antique Cherry/Bretton Forest
Application	Indoor
Light Kit	Included